Bateman graduated with a B.A in Political Science and History from Ithaca College and also graduated with a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.[2]

In addition to being a senator, Bateman is an Attorney/Partner for DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer. Bateman has also been a member of the New Jersey State Assembly. During this time he was also the assembly's Assistant Republican Leader.[3]

Committee assignments

2010-2011

In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Bateman has been appointed to these committees:

Elections

2011

Bateman won re-election to the District 16 State Senate seat in the 2011 election. He ran unopposed in the June 7 Republican primary election. Bateman defeated Maureen Vella (D) in the general election which took place on November 8, 2011. [5]

New Jersey State Senate District 16 General Election, 2011

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Christopher BatemanIncumbent

54.6%

21,040

Democratic

Maureen Vella

45.4%

17,460

Total Votes

38,500

2007

In 2007, Bateman was re-elected to the New Jersey State Senate District 16. Bateman (R) finished with 27,846 votes and was followed by Wayne Fox (D) with 17,378 votes. Bateman raised $343,163 for his campaign fund. [6]

New Jersey Senate 2007 General Election, District 16 (2007)

Candidates

Votes

Christopher Bateman (R)

27,846

Wayne Fox (D)

17,378

Campaign donors

2011

In 2011, Bateman received $367,883 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]